Mmegi

Angola seeks minority stake in De Beers

Shining: A rare pink diamond from Botswana worth hundreds of million of Pula PICNEWS24.COM
Shining: A rare pink diamond from Botswana worth hundreds of million of Pula PICNEWS24.COM

The Angolan government has indicated its intention to bid for a minority stake in De Beers, in order to "ensure that no single party dominates and that the company can grow as a truly international commercial entity".

A statement seen by Mmegi indicates that Angola's state-owned diamond miner, Endiama, has submitted a "fully financed offer to acquire a strategic minority stake in De Beers".

Angola believes De Beers’ future depends on remaining a private-sector-led, global company,” said Diamantino Pedro Azevedo , Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. “Our bid is designed to foster a partnership in which Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Angola all participate meaningfully—ensuring that no single party dominates and that the company can grow as a truly international commercial entity.”

Editor's Comment
Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up